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How to Replace Door Locks

Door locks are the first security measure against unauthorized entry into your home. The signs of wear and tear, and also instances like moving into a new residence or burglaries, could trigger the necessity of replacing patio Door Lock your lock.

To begin, you must determine the size of your cylinder using the distance between the adjustment screw and the middle of the knob lock cylinder. This measurement will allow you to buy the right lock.

Deadbolt

Installing a deadbolt can be a excellent way to protect your door against intruders. The bolt extends into the strike plate on the door frame when it's locked, making it much more difficult for a burglar to gain entry into the door. A single cylinder deadbolt is activated by keys on the exterior side and a thumb turn part on the inside. A deadbolt will only work only if it is correctly installed.

First, you will need to determine if the door has a hole for deadbolts or requires drilling. With the template included with your lock installation kit, mark the location of the hole for the deadbolt on the door's surface. Use your tape measure to determine the height of the deadbolt. Mark this high point on the door's edge, and then use a speedsquare to draw a straightline across the mark you made to mark the bolt hole.

Then, use a drill to drill this hole until it is on the opposite side of the door. It may take a while. Then, sand the hole and the edge of the door until it's smooth. It's also recommended to stain or paint the french door lock replacement at this point.

Remove any visible screws from the deadbolt. This will reveal the front and back assembly of the deadbolt, as well as the bolt inside. Then unscrew the old bolt and replace lock in upvc door it by a new one to match your door hardware. The bolt is often connected to a set plate, which you will need to unscrew. Then, you'll need to chisel the area on the door frame for the strike plate.

If your strike plate is out of alignment it could be because the previous installer didn't mortise it properly, or a weatherstripping changed the strike's location. You will need to re-mortise the strike plate and possibly even the deadbolt itself to fix this issue. Close and lock the deadbolt once you have completed this step. Be sure the bolt is extending into the strike plate, and then test the key to ensure it closes and opens smoothly.

Knob

It could make your home and business less secure If the knob on your door is damaged. It can make opening or closing the door more difficult, so it is a good idea for you to replace it. It shouldn't take you longer than 30 minutes. Use pliers or a screwdriver to remove any knobs or handles. Be cautious not to scratch other components of the door.

Spray WD-40, or another dry lubricant on the mechanism of your door knob before you begin. This will let the new lock to slide smoothly as you turn it. It is essential to choose a quality knob and handle that matches your current doors to ensure that the lock is operating properly. If you don't already have a doorknob that matches and handle, you'll need to purchase a new one.

To begin the replacement locks for patio doors process, first look at the knob or handle to see what screws hold it in place. If there aren't any screws, you can use the screwdriver to wedge the cover plate in between the hidden screws plate.

After you've removed your knob, check it for signs of damage or rust. You'll have to scrub it up if there are any scratches or marks however, you shouldn't need to do anything if the knob is in good shape.

Install the new knob. It is important to first look over the two knobs to make sure that you've selected the right one for the door. You'll need to choose one with an extending rod that's designed to lock into the rod mechanism of the second knob. After you've placed the new knob over the hole in the door, carefully slide it into the latch.

Test the spring by pressing down on it repeatedly. The latch should spring up each time. Next, install the other new knob and lock it with the rod mechanism on the previous knob. Then, thread the other long screws from the knob's interior through the cylinder hole on the doorknob on the outside and secure it.

Latch

A latch is a steel piece that extends into the doorjamb to keep it shut. The latch is operated either via a knob or handle on the inside of the door, or by a thumb-turn on the exterior. A latch can be secured by a deadbolt to keep thieves from breaking through the glass. It can also protect against the accidental or deliberate closing by animals or children. A latch can be installed using one cylinder deadbolt or double cylinder deadbolts based on the level of security you prefer.

Installing a latch follows the same steps as installing a deadbolt, however there are some distinctions. To ensure that the new lock is compatible first, determine the setback of the doorjamb with the tape measure. The setback is measured from the edge of the doorjamb up to the middle of the hole for the latch plate. A typical setback is 2 3/8 to 2 3/4 inches. If your setback is larger, you may need to purchase a latch that is larger from a hardware or locksmith store.

Then, [Redirect-302] you'll need to make a hole for a latch plate in the doorjamb's edge. Utilize a chisel to smooth out the mortise for the latch making sure it's large enough to allow the faceplate of the new latch to be close to the doorjamb. Tape the strikeplate in place to ensure it is positioned properly.

If the strike is positioned too high, the door could be kicked in or pressure imposed on it using a crowbar or tire iron. This can also crack the doorjamb. To remedy this, the strike could be lowered by drilling a new hole into the doorjamb and cutting out the core of the previous hole.

The last step is to install the new strike plate which can be accomplished by screwing it in place over the existing screw holes. Use wood putty afterwards to fill in any old bolt holes or screw holes which aren't going to be used. After the putty has dried, sand it smooth for an elegant finish.

Strike

An electric strike is the metal part where the deadbolt and latch engage when the door [Redirect Only] is shut. It is a vital part of the lock's security because it prevents the door from opening and gives an additional level of resistance to force or kick. If a door is equipped with an electronic strike, it will be opened only with an entry key and a control unit that controls its electrical impulses.

In the past, putting in an electronic strike required cutting a piece of a doorjamb, which would remove the latchbolt on a cylindrical lock from the pocket inside the strike. This modification is not just ugly, but also exposes the mechanism of the latchbolt and keeper to unauthorized users.

Recently, a number of electric strike manufacturers have come up with a "No Cut" kind of strike that does not require a cutout for operation. These strikes use a special design that allows the latchbolt and keeper to slide into the pocket without causing damage to the faceplate of the doorjamb.

The strike is equipped with an internal ramp that lifts the latchbolt and keeper whenever it receives an electrical impulse from a controller or reader. The keeper and latchbolt are pushed on the ramp thanks to the retraction. When the door is shut, the deadbolt stays retracted and the latchbolt retracts into the keeper.

Installing an electric strike can be an easy process, particularly if you are replacing a strike on an existing door. If you are upgrading an existing access control system to an electric strike, you must ensure that the new system is compatible. You will also need to ensure that the strike is wired to your access control system and is designed to operate in a fail-safe manner.

One way to safeguard against access by unauthorized persons is to upgrade the strike on your doors to a high-quality strike plate. These plates are fitted with four to six screws of three inches instead of the two three-fourth inch screws typically used in regular strikes. The longer screws make it more difficult for anyone to break the frame and then reach inside to turn the thumb turn part of a single deadbolt cylinder.